Flagler County Veteran of the Week: Gary McNamara

Thank you for your example of service and bravery.

By David Lydon
| 5:00 a.m. August 25, 2022

Palm Coast Observer
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Gary W. McNamara

Branch of Military: U.S. Army
Dates of Service: 1968-1970
Rank/Occupation: Specialist 4/Heavy Vehicle Operator
Hometown: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Gary McNamara is a veteran of the Vietnam War and spent a year in country from November 1968 to November 1969. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal with “60” device. Following military service, McNamara was a Snap-On tool dealer for 22 years. He and his wife, Gina, moved to Palm Coast in 2003. McNamara is an avid collector of Snap-On tools and Coca-Cola memorabilia. He has been a member of the Freemasons for 50 years. McNamara is also a proud member of American Legion Post 115 in Flagler County. As a Legionnaire, he is very involved in post activities, including organizing camaraderie breakfast outings and holding meet-and-greet functions, and providing coffee and fruit to Veterans at the Daytona Beach VA clinic.

Need help with veteran services?

For information about benefits available to veterans and other support organizations, visit flaglercounty.gov/departments/veterans-services or call 386-313-4014.